
Platyrhinus resinosus (Scopoli, 1763) is a weevil of Anthribidae family. This large and distinctive weevil might only be confused with the similarly large Platystomos albinus but is readily distinguished by the presence of an incomplete transverse sub-basal pronotal keel, with a little experience both are immediately recognized. 7-15mm.
Similar species: Beetles
By Jivko Nakev
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Uploaded Apr 30, 2020. Captured Apr 30, 2020 17:54 in pl. "Nezavisimost", 1000 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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Whether you think it resembles tree bark or bird poop, one thing is for sure—the cramp-ball fungus weevil (Platyrhinus resinosus) is strikingly cryptic and beautiful!! These weevils live across Europe, and the larvae develop inside a fungus known as cramp balls (Daldinia concentrica), aka King Alfred's Cakes. {Spotted in Bulgaria by JungleDragon moderator, Jivko Nakev} #JungleDragon #Platyrhinusresinosus #weevil
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